Olav Bergo

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Mentor in the Global Futures Program @ Næringslivets Hovedorganisasjon (NHO)
oslo, oslo, norway
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PERSONAL:Born 8th October 1946 in Norway. Married to Eva EEK in 1972. Live in Bergen, Norway. EDUCATION:MBA (1971) at Norwegian School of Business Economics with computer science, mathematics and French. Thesis: Comparing price/quality decisions in different political systems (Norway and Poland), based in Biuro Opinia, Warsaw. EMPLOYMENT:1971-1975 Leading a research program at the Norwegian Computing Centre commissioned by the Iron and Metal Workers Union of Norway to develop a trade union strategy to adress the challenge of new technology on the factory floors. Published six research reports, coauthored with Kristen Nygaard, one of the Simula creators. The research program was the first globally, to be commissioned by trade unions.1975-1980 Editor at the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation (NRK).1980-1982 Norway's only diplomat and leader of the Norwegian development assistance program in Vietnam. Based in Hanoi.1982-1983 Editor, Norwegian Broadcasting1984-2009 Chief editor and CEO of Bergensavisen 2009-2013 Editor at Bergensavisen konsern.2014- Freelance OTHER:1968-1971 Leader of the Social Democratic student movement in Bergen. Chief editor of the social democratic student newspaper.1971-1975 Member of the Executive committee and leader of the International committee of the Labour Party youth (AUF).1995-2006 Media business association of Norway. Board member. Chairman 2002-2005.1999-2005 Norwegian Industry association (NHO). Board member.2000-2006 World Association of Newspapers (WAN). Board member.2001-2005 European Newspaper Publishers Association (ENPA). Board member.Board chairman/member:2009-13: A2G group2011- Showergreen Norway2012-14: Bano group2012-13 Arrg 2012-: Jebena coffee companyGovernment:Government advisory committee on military conscription and the right to refuse military service (1973-77). Government Commission on reform of the Norwegian judicial system (1996-1999).Government Commission on media support (2009-10).Specialties: Chief editor and CEO competence (printed and digital news media, TV and radio). Chairman of the board of media, advertising, industry, logistics and kindergarden organisations. Business, political and communication strategy. Labor, business and international negotiations. Diplomatic experience from South East Asia. Strategy, negotiations and business innovation. Union negotiations.

Olav Bergo's Current Company Details
Næringslivets Hovedorganisasjon (NHO)

Næringslivets Hovedorganisasjon (Nho)

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Mentor in the Global Futures Program
oslo, oslo, norway
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Olav Bergo Work Experience Details
  • Næringslivets Hovedorganisasjon (Nho)
    Mentor In The Global Futures Program
    Næringslivets Hovedorganisasjon (Nho) Jan 2015 - Present
    Bergen Area, Norway
    Mentoring young people newly arrived in Norway.
  • Arbeiderpartiet
    Member Of The Study Group On News Media Policy
    Arbeiderpartiet Sep 2014 - Present
    Propose a new media, broadcasting and film policy for the Norwegian Labour party.
  • Arbeiderpartiet
    Member Of The Advisory Board On Foreign Policy
    Arbeiderpartiet Mar 2012 - Present
    Public service broadcasting policy
  • Jebena Coffee Company
    Chairman Of The Board
    Jebena Coffee Company Jan 2013 - Present
    Bergen
    A newly established company, dedicated to import the very best Ethiopian caffee from the Oromo regions cooperative farmers.
  • Showergreen Norway As
    Chairman Of The Board
    Showergreen Norway As Jan 2012 - Present
    Bergen Area, Norway
    Chairman of the board of a company, developing, producing and selling water and energy saving showerheads. Headquarter in Bergen, Norway. Production facility in Ningbo, China. Strong and growing marketing position in Scandinavia.
  • Bærekraftig Liv
    Peer Mentor
    Bærekraftig Liv Jan 2014 - 2015
    Bergen Area, Norway
    Mentoring the entrepreneur.
  • Strukturplast As
    Member Of The Board
    Strukturplast As Nov 2012 - May 2014
    Sandane, Norway
    An innovative and efficient company with 30 years industrial expertise on innovative polyuretan (PUR) based products, both tailor made and mass produced. We have our factory in in Sandane, in the northern part of the west coast of Norway, 10 minutes from the Sandane airport.
  • Bano As
    Board Member
    Bano As Jun 2012 - May 2014
    Bergen/Sandane
    A innovative Norwegian company, committed to designing, producing and marketing highly sophisticated bathrooms and bathroom concepts for hospitals, nursing homes and hotels. Market leader in Norway. Coming up in the major national markets in Northern Europe.
  • Bergensavisen Konsern
    Editor
    Bergensavisen Konsern Jun 2009 - Dec 2013
    Bergen Area, Norway
    Project leader and think tank for Bergensavisen and Amedia, a leading Norwegian media group, with a strong local presence in newspapers and online newspapers.1984-2009 chief editor and CEO of Bergensavisen, a local newspapers of Bergen, Norway.
  • Arrg
    Board Member
    Arrg 2012 - Jun 2013
    Bergen Area, Norway
    Augmented reality software development.
  • A2G Group
    Member Of The Board
    A2G Group Jun 2009 - Jun 2013
    Bergen Area, Norway
    Leading regional rehabilitation conglomerate on the west coast of Norway with coaching competence in industrial, graphics, logistics, electronics, property services, maintenance, catering and kindergarden operations. We also coach management and employees on site, in other companies, on demand. We work in close cooperation with the Norwegian Labour and Welfare Administration NAV. Mixed ownership with a local and regional government majority.
  • Global Futures Nho
    Mentor
    Global Futures Nho Aug 2011 - Dec 2012
    Bergen Area, Norway
    Unpaid mentor for foreign professionals in business and administration in Bergen, Norway as part of the Global Futures program, under the guidance of AFF.
  • Norwegian Ministry Of Culture And Church Affairs
    Member Of Media Support Study Group
    Norwegian Ministry Of Culture And Church Affairs Oct 2009 - Dec 2010
    Member of the Government media policy study group, reporting to the Minister of Culture. The group completed the work and presented the report to the minister Anniken Huitfeldt 17th December 2010 (NOU 2010:14 Modern media support).
  • Bergensavisen Trykk
    Chairman Of The Board
    Bergensavisen Trykk 1993 - 2010
    Chairman of the board of a newspaper printing and mailroom facility in Bergen, Norway.
  • Bergensavisen
    Editor In Chief And Ceo
    Bergensavisen Jan 1984 - Apr 2009
    Bergen Area, Norway
    Chief editor and CEO of the local tabloid newspaper of Bergen, Norway
  • Bergensavisen
    Chief Editor And Ceo
    Bergensavisen Jan 1984 - Mar 2009
    Chief editor and CEO of Bergensavisen, with several other positions in A-pressen, NTB, ANB, World Association of Newspapers, European Newspaper Publishers Association ant The Norwegian Media Business association.
  • Nordiske Mediedager
    Board Member
    Nordiske Mediedager 2005 - 2009
    Main event and meeting point for the media and publishing industry in the Nordic countries.
  • Magma Ad Agency
    Chairman Of The Board
    Magma Ad Agency 1998 - 2008
    Advertising agency Magma, sold to Reaktor in 2009.
  • World Association Of Newspapers
    Member Of The Board
    World Association Of Newspapers 2000 - 2006
    The leading world association for the news media business.
  • Norwegian Media Business Association
    Chairman Of The Board
    Norwegian Media Business Association 2001 - 2005
    The employers and lobby association of the publishing industry in Norway. During my period as chairman of the board, we expanded the organisation from a newspaper association, into the organisation for the whole publishing industry, accepting members from web publications, TV, magazines and radio. As part of the expansion, we also changed the competence, the name, the logo, the statutes and the structure of the organisation.
  • European Newspaper Associationa
    Member Of The Board
    European Newspaper Associationa 2000 - 2005
    Almost all the national newspaper associations of Europe are members of Enpa.
  • Institutt For Journalistikk
    Member Of The Board
    Institutt For Journalistikk 2000 - 2004
    Fredrikstad, Norway
    The Norwegian Institute for Journalism
  • Vest Distribusjon As
    Chairman Of The Board
    Vest Distribusjon As 1984 - 2003
    Chairman of the board for a newspaper distribution network for the Bergen region, Norway.
  • Amedia As
    Member Of The Management Board
    Amedia As Jan 1984 - Aug 2001
    Oslo
    Working member of the management of A-pressen, before and after the transformation into a news media conglomerate in 1989, in combination with my positions as chief editor and CEO of Bergensavisen, one of the major newspapers of the media group.
  • Firda
    Chairman Of The Board
    Firda 1998 - 2000
    Chairman of the board of the leading regional newspaper in Førde, Norway.
  • Firdaposten
    Chairman Of The Board
    Firdaposten 1998 - 2000
    Chairman of the board of the leading local newspaper of the city of Florø, Norway
  • Rogalands Avis
    Chairman Of The Board
    Rogalands Avis 1998 - 2000
    Chairman of the board of the local tabloid newspaper of Stavanger, Norway.
  • Nrk
    Program Secretary
    Nrk 1975 - 1983
    Editor and journalist in the national broadcasting corporation of Norway.
  • Norad Vietnam
    Resident Representative
    Norad Vietnam Aug 1980 - Apr 1982
    Norway's only diplomat and leader of the Norwegian development program in Vietnam.
  • Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation
    Editor
    Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation Oct 1975 - Jul 1980
    Responsible for covering local news in the western part of Eastern Norway.
  • Norwegian Computing Center
    Research
    Norwegian Computing Center Aug 1971 - Sep 1975
    Contract research on industrial democracy, trade union competence and technology strategy for the trade unions of Norway.
  • Iron And Metal Workers Union
    Researcher
    Iron And Metal Workers Union 1971 - 1974
    Lead a research program to find the most effective strategy for the union towards the new computer technology, being introduced to the factory floor in the 1960- and 1970-ties.

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Strategic Communications Journalism Strategy New Media Politics Public Relations Social Media Media Relations Newspapers Business Strategy Magazines Marketing Strategy Management Editorial Entrepreneurship Digital Media Editing Advertising Publishing International Relations Strategic Planning English Marketing Communications Online Journalism Digital Marketing Change Management Coaching Blogging Corporate Communications News Writing Norwegian Negotiation Research Economics Organizational Development Marketing Television Online Marketing Internal Communications Broadcast Online Advertising Digital Strategy Policy Customer Relations Writing Strategy Development Start Ups Analysis French Government

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